Every statistic has increased since 2005 except for sexual child abuse. This may have something to say about how awareness about sexual abuse against children has risen GREATLY in the past years. It seems easy to focus on the most extreme case of child abuse, but these other situations harm the child just as much. It may not be seen physically, but in the long-run, into the child’s adult life, these situations hold them back.

Raising awareness about all of child abuse, child poverty, and even teen pregnancy can lead to better lives for all of Marion County’s youth. It can lead to better health for the entire community, and it can lead to a better Indianapolis. Organizations that aim at child abuse prevention are HealthNet’s Better Indy Babies (BIBs) and Healthy Families America (HF) Programs, Prevent Child Abuse America, and the Stop Abuse Campaign. Do you have an idea to raise awareness about stopping abuse? Do you have any more helpful resources? Feel free to comment.